ORIGINAL AND ONLY REGISTERED STEP-BY-STEP WRITING® UNITS

Every lesson builds upon the previous skill in the writing process within one piece of writing, including modeling, original mentor texts, and examples. It gives students a thorough understanding of how to put a quality piece of writing together and helps even the most reluctant writers become ROCKSTAR WRITERS®! One study shows that 98% of two classes using the program scored in the exceptional range on state testing. Find out more about the research-based system at Rockstar Writers®.

CLICK HERE FOR A DIGITAL VERSION FOR GOOGLE AND POWERPOINT DESIGNED FOR 3-5

MOTIVATE-EDUCATE-DIFFERENTIATE!

This resource is packed with ways to MOTIVATE-EDUCATE-DIFFERENTIATE! Students will be engaged, you will have already prepped and modeled lessons for explicit teaching, and the differentiation will make a difference.

DO YOU HAVE LIMITED TIME FOR WRITING INSTRUCTION?

This program can be taught without the interactive notebook pages. You can use the mini-anchor charts for student notebooks to save time.

(Digital versions and videos for 4th grade are available at Rockstar Writers®.)

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE 4TH GRADE WRITING UNITS BUNDLE?

★ SCRIPTED Lesson plans and ideas with strategies for differentiation

★ Anchor charts

★ Differentiated Interactive Notebook Pages

★ Model Writing (For each lesson that builds into a quality essay)

★ Original Mentor Texts and a Suggested Mentor Text List

★ Practice Worksheets (Ideal for independent work and homework)

★ Task Cards with Recording Templates (Perfect for centers)

★ Writing Checklists (In each type of writing)

★ Common Core Checklists

★ Word Lists (Tons of lists to give students ideas for writing.)

★ Tracking Forms

★ Writing Goal Form

★ Peer Reflection Form

★ Personal Reflection Form

★ Rubrics (3-point and 4-point in each type of writing)

★ Final Copy Templates

★ Writing Prompt Cards

★ Passages in Opinion and Informative (For note-taking lessons and to use for additional prompts)

★ Weekly Writing Guide for Students (Essay of the Week)

★ Assessments

 

FILES:

1: 4TH GRADE SENTENCE AND PARAGRAPH WRITING

Students will learn to write effective sentences and paragraphs.

MINI-LESSONS: Complete sentences using subjects and predicates, fragments, run-on sentences with a FANBOYS chart, topic sentences, relevant details, transition words, and closing sentences.

2: 4TH GRADE NARRATIVE WRITING

Students will learn to write an expressive narrative. A comparison of narratives and personal narratives is included to show how to use the lessons for both types of writing. A mini thesaurus is also included.

MINI-LESSONS: Narrative elements, brainstorming, graphic organizers, determining task, purpose, audience, and plot, developing character and actions, using dialogue, strategies to write a rough draft and forming a writing goal, D.A.R.E. to Revise (Delete, Add details and transition words, Rearrange, Exchange for a strong lead, better word choice, sentence variety, strong conclusion), C.U.P.S. to Edit (Rules for Capitalization, Usage, Punctuation, Spelling), writing a title, peer reflection, and final copy strategies.

3. 4TH GRADE OPINION WRITING

Students will learn to write a compelling OPINION.

MINI-LESSONS: Opinion elements, brainstorming, graphic organizers, determining task, purpose, audience, writing an introduction, body, and conclusion, how to strengthen opinions, how to take notes, avoid plagiarism, and cite credible sources, types of evidence, strategies to write a rough draft and writing goal, D.A.R.E. to Revise (Delete, Add details and transition words, Rearrange, Exchange for a strong lead, better keyword choice, sentence variety, strong conclusion), C.U.P.S. to Edit (Rules for Capitalization, Usage, Punctuation, Spelling), writing a title, peer reflection, and final copy strategies.

4: 4TH GRADE INFORMATIVE WRITING

Students will learn how to research facts and information effectively. (Directions for a research assignment are included.)

MINI-LESSONS: Informative elements, organizational structures, brainstorming, graphic organizers, determining task, purpose, audience, writing an introduction, body, and conclusion, how to take notes, avoid plagiarism, and cite credible sources, types of relevant facts, using graphics, headings, picture captions, table of contents and glossary, strategies to write a rough draft and writing goal, D.A.R.E. to Revise (Delete, Add details and transition words, Rearrange, Exchange for a strong lead, better keyword choice, sentence variety, strong conclusion), C.U.P.S. to Edit (Rules for Capitalization, Usage, Punctuation, Spelling), writing a title, peer reflection, and final copy strategies.

5: BRAINSTORMING IDEAS

Start with brainstorming ideas for the year! There is an interest inventory and interactive pages for (I Love, I Wonder, My Family, and My Feelings).

6: STUDENT RESOURCE GUIDE

Students will have many skills and idea lists at their fingertips when writing. Make a copy for your writing center, or give one to each student!

7: WRITING PROCESS POSTERS

Display this so students can visualize the steps to writing effective essays.

8: WRITING PROCESS PLANS AND PAGES

Lesson plans, anchor charts, and interactive pages to teach the writing process.

9: SPELLING DICTIONARY

Students can use it to look up words and add words they frequently use.

3 Versions (Mini booklet, Full-page, Google (Link in the mini booklet)

10: EDITABLE PACING GUIDE

The pacing guide (long-range plans) is a suggested way to use the program. It is easily editable if your district requires you to teach in a different order.

11: COVER PAGES, TABS, AND TABLE OF CONTENTS

These can be used for each section of the notebook.

BONUS FILE- READ FIRST- SET UP AND RESOURCES

★ Support: Exclusive access to my email and Step-by-Step Writing Facebook Group

★ Getting Ready

★ Preparations

★ Order of Skills

★ Writing Workshop Schedule

★ Steps for each lesson

★ Techniques for Teaching Writing

★ Setting Up Notebooks

★ Mini Lesson Instructions

★ Decorating notebook (Including student handout)

★ Portfolio Labels

★ Portfolio Message to Parents

★ Quick Notebook Check Rubric

★ Presentation Rubric

★ Writing Workshop Rules

★ Teacher Binder Cover Pages for each section

 

Look no further! It is all here! It is a STEP-by-STEP, user-friendly writing program. I can’t wait for you to join the band!

DO YOU NEED MORE CONFIDENCE IN TEACHING WRITING?

Pam has 26 years of teaching experience, a Master’s Degree, and National Board Certification. She is a writing coach and shares her SECRETS TO WRITING SUCCESS. YOU CAN FIND OUT MORE AT ROCKSTAR WRITERS.COM! She has a free workshop on how to teach essay writing!

What teachers are buzzing about:

“I cannot praise this resource enough!!! I wanted to give it a 5-star rating in every category. It is truly the most comprehensive and engaging writing resource I have ever had the privilege of using. This purchase was worth every cent!!!! Thank you so much for making it available!” – Tina

“I love this package!! I am using it with my 4th grade RTI class, and they keep asking me when they can write. The way the notebooks are organized is great, and they can go back and reference any topic in writing anytime!” – Sarah

“I can’t fully express how much of a lifesaver this has been! I was looking for a way to ‘freshen up’ my writing program and came across this. All I can say is WOW! I appreciated the organization ad thoroughness of the materials and my 4th graders enjoyed the activities. A win – win all around!”

 

COMMON CORE WRITING AND LANGUAGE STANDARDS

4.W.1, 4.W.1.a, 4.W.1.b, 4.W.1.c, 4.W.1.d,

4.W.2, 4.W.2.a, 4.W.2.b, 4.W.2.c, 4.W.2.d

4.W.3, 4.W.3.a, 4.W.3.b, 4.W.3.c, 4.W.3.d, 4.W.3.e,

4.W.4, 4.W.5, 4.W.6, 4.W.7, 4.W.8, 4.W.9, 4.W.10

4.L.1.b, 4.L.1.f, 4.L.1.g

4.L.2.a, 4.L.2.b, 4.L.2.c. 4.L.2.d

 

DISTRICT AND SCHOOL-WIDE LICENSES AVAILABLE

One purchase is for one teacher and their students. You own it for life. It may be shared with your students yearly through presentations, printing pages, and password-protected websites. The proper licenses must be purchased to share the files with colleagues or an entire grade level, school, or district. There is an easy click under purchases where you can buy additional permissions! For DISTRICT LICENSING, contact me for pricing at info@rockinresources.com.

 

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Pam

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